Support Worker
| Posting date: | 12 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £11.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 August 2024 |
| Location: | TQ12 1EU |
| Company: | United Response |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | UNIT177581 |
Summary
Role: Support Worker (£250 Welcome Bonus T&C's apply)
Location: Newton Abbott
Salary: £11.75 per hour
Hours: Full time hours available
Are you an inspiring Support Worker?
Do you have the ability to empathise, care and support those who need your help?
If yes, we would love to hear from you!
Are you?
- Someone with passion, energy, skills and enthusiasm to support individuals in their home and community
- Able to inspire and work as a team in a social care setting.
- Someone who can demonstrate absolute commitment towards recognising and achieving the aspirations of the people we support and working alongside them and the team to really make things happen.
- Able to see and seize the opportunities that everyday life give us.
- Experienced in supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities.
To be considered for this role you must hold a full UK driving licence
Your Role
You will be supporting an individual in their own flat with domestic chores, finance, shopping, personal care, cooking, accessing local facilities, and supporting with emotional wellbeing. Some experience in working with people who are on the autistic spectrum, non-verbal and epileptic would be an advantage. Please note this service will include lone working.
To enable the person we support to access the community fully we do require you to hold a full UK driving licence & have access to your own vehicle.
As part of your role, you will be using a digital app called Nourish, where all care and support plans of the people we support are held. Experience of using a digital or mobile app would be desirable however full training will be given
The benefits of this exciting new opportunity –
No matter what your interests, we have you covered...
- Holiday discounts? Yes we have those!
- 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays , pro rata for part time) , which increases after 3 and 5 years’ service – Perfect for those holiday discounts!
- Shopaholic? Check! we cater to you! Vouchers, discount cards, money saving cards.
- Gym Membership offers for all the fitness junkies? Yes, we have those too!
Or maybe, you’re into personal and professional development? You guessed it… we have so many opportunities for you.
If you want to make a difference in your community, join a team of dedicated professionals and support those we care for to live more independently, please get in touch today.
Please note this role will include elements of weekend and bank holiday work so flexibility is essential. Successful applicants will be subject to a full DBS check.
United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with disabilities. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you are interested in applying for employment with United Response and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to tamsin.kirby@unitedresponse.org.uk
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